Spieth ready for Tiger

UNIVERSITY PLACE, WA - JUNE 17: Jordan Spieth of the United States looks on during a practice round prior to the start of the 115th U.S. Open Championship at Chambers Bay on June 17, 2015 in University Place, Washington. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

KAPALUA. — Jordan Spieth admits the return of Tiger Woods is the “forefront of the excitement in golf” for 2018. The 24-year-old Texan may be one of the most exciting young players on the planet, but even he realises that Woods’ return has the potential to be the biggest headline grabber of the year. Woods’ return, along with the depth of young talent, makes it a special time to be involved in golf, Spieth reckons.

“I think with Tiger’s return realistically I can say based on what it does for ratings, what it does for maybe a non-golfer’s interest in golf, it’s got to be at the forefront of the excitement right now,” he said.

“And with Tiger, we just don’t exactly know what it’s going to bring. But I think because of the way that the Hero went and the confidence that he’s talking with, the place that he’s at in life right now, I think he’s in the best position he’s been in in a few years to come back and be a regular out here competing. — AFP